Early Morning Walks

7/2/2024

Hello, blog friends!

I've another poem to share related to summer. It is a response to Colleen Chesebro's #TankaTuesday prompt. Over the span of my life, I've lived on both coasts and in the Midwest. Now I live in the high desert of Arizona. Each locale is very different, but one characteristic they share. Beauty.

Daily I'm drawn into the natural world through solitary walks. I listen and merge into the silence. The journey is a prayer of sorts, because the dominant feeling is peace.

Below is my three-Tanka poem. I hope you like it.

Have a wonderful week, and if you live in the United States - enjoy the fireworks!

42 Comments

Jacqui link

7/2/2024 08:48:40

It's hard not to think that glorious wilderness above beats out either coast.

Gwen

7/2/2024 20:57:47

Thank you, Jacqui. It's beautiful and daily brings me peace. 😊

willow link

7/2/2024 17:15:33

I really love all of these Gwen 💜

Gwen

7/2/2024 20:58:29

Thank you, Willow. I'm so happy you enjoyed them. 😊

Selma Martin

7/3/2024 01:38:49

Absolutely gorgeous. We become one with our surroundings here. Spectacular. May it always be this way.

Gwen

7/3/2024 05:09:28

Thanks so much, Selma. Yes, "may it always be this way". 😊

Thomas Wikman link

7/3/2024 03:00:05

I loved these beautiful nature poems

Gwen

7/3/2024 05:10:34

I'm so happy you did, Thomas. Thank you. 😊

Dan Antion link

7/3/2024 05:11:47

This is lovely, Gwen. I walk early, and you captured the feeling when I am walking (and it's quiet). I'm in a suburban setting, so quiet isn't always easy to come by, but when I see birds and bunnies starting their day with the sunrise, I do feel part of their world, as opposed to their being part of mine.

Gwen

7/3/2024 05:20:52

Thank you, Dan. What a beautiful share. I agree with you - it's so refreshing to join the world of the little creatures. Hope your day is perfect in all ways. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

7/3/2024 05:24:53

Beautiful, Gwen. It's wonderful to feel like a part of nature.

Gwen

7/3/2024 09:30:15

So true, Tim. We all need time in nature. Thank you for your kind words. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

7/3/2024 05:47:18

Your poem is a perfect walk in nature! I love how every natural environment has its own particular beauty.

Gwen

7/3/2024 09:31:40

Thank you, Liz. I agree wholeheartedly with you - every natural environment has its own beauty. 😊

John Howell link

7/3/2024 06:13:24

I enjoyed the walk today, Gwen. I think your words described the feeling of being part of nature perfectly. All together you presented a refreshing view of the morning.

Gwen

7/3/2024 09:32:12

Thanks so much, John. It's my favorite time of the day. 😊

Teagan link

7/3/2024 06:29:35

That's so serene, Gwen. Thanks for the lovely stroll.

Gwen

7/3/2024 09:32:34

Thank you, Teagan. 😊

Donna Connolly link

7/3/2024 09:03:21

Hi, Gwen. The more I read your posts, the more I discover how much we have in common. I absolutely love walking and wholeheartedly agree that it is a great antidote for an overactive mind. Your poetry is beautiful!

Gwen

7/3/2024 09:34:18

Thank you, Donna, how kind of you to say. We've a lot in common. I've not walked the Camino, but I've both read about it and written about it in one of my books. Someday, someday... 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

7/3/2024 09:42:10

Evocative poem, Gwen! I agree about beauty being found in all sorts of different landscapes. I think my mother-in-law's Kansas is as beautiful as my youth's Alaska is as beautiful as the Blue Ridge is as beautiful as the Texas plains.

Gwen

7/3/2024 17:29:25

Beautifully expressed, Priscilla. Everywhere I've lived, beauty was/is abundant. Thank you so much. 😊

Marcia Meara link

7/3/2024 13:04:03

Beautiful, Gwen, and SOOOO true!! 🤗❤️🤗

Gwen

7/3/2024 17:29:51

Thank you, dear Marcia. 🤗❤️🤗

Annette Aben

7/3/2024 16:42:29

Part of it all... Amen!

Gwen

7/3/2024 17:30:13

Yes, AMEN! 😊

msjadeli link

7/3/2024 20:40:58

I could feel myself relaxing as I tuned in to each scenario. Thank you for the "happy pills" Gwen <3

Gwen

7/4/2024 07:27:32

I love the thought of nature's 'happy pills'. Thank you, Ms. Jade. Have a magical day. 😊

Pat Garcia link

7/4/2024 04:37:37

Hi,
I really like this one because I too am a early riser and love coming downstairs and listening to nature talk. It always makes me think of the Psalm 19, The Heavens declare the glory of God. It is amazing what Nature shares when we immerse ourselves in quietness.
Have a happy Fourth of July.
Shalom shalom

Gwen

7/4/2024 07:28:29

Beautiful, Pat. Thank you for the inspiration. Have a wonderful Fourth of July. 😊

D. Wallace Peach link

7/5/2024 18:49:46

Your poetry is always so peaceful, Gwen. I love the way you connect with nature and then share that experience with your readers. Beautiful poems.

Gwen

7/5/2024 21:17:21

Thanks so much, Diana. I'm very happy you liked the post.

Marsha link

7/5/2024 22:15:19

Lovely poem, Gwen. I could hear the cicadas and all the birds. I agree that all parts of the country have their points of beauty. I'd rather be here than the Midwest right now, though. :) Have a great week. xxx

Gwen

7/8/2024 07:54:57

Thanks so much, Marsha. I'm glad to be living here as well. Some of my sibs live in Imperial Valley, CA, and today they face temps of 120 degrees. I'm glad I'm not there. 🥵

Colleen link

7/6/2024 09:20:42

Gwen, your tanka trio is absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for the meaningful message. We need to hear this now!

Gwen

7/8/2024 07:55:44

Thanks so much, Colleen. I'm delighted you liked the post. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

7/6/2024 14:10:10

Each stanza is beautiful, Gwen! And I agree with you, every location has its beauty.

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen

7/8/2024 07:56:41

Thank you, Yvette. Sending hugs your way.... 🤗

D.L. Finn

7/8/2024 10:43:58

Beautiful walk through nature, Gwen :) xo

ben Alexander link

7/9/2024 09:09:55

This is so very lovely, Gwen. I particular like these lines:

nature's dialect / spoken by all life worldwide / requires just a pause

beautiful, truly!

~David

Mark Bierman link

7/10/2024 18:20:17

Gwen, your poem is such a beautiful reminder of the healing power of nature. Thank you for brightening my day.

Melissa Lemay link

8/1/2024 09:01:40

Hi Gwen. I really like the second one, especially “nature’s dialect…requires just a pause…birds remind us to listen”❤️🙏🏻

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